Legal Opinions, a Nevada Business Magazine feature for the past seven years, is a compilation of expert knowledge on a variety of topics. Written by attorneys, all of whom are highly educated on their featured topic, this special report is a one-stop resource for executives. Articles in the 2018 edition of Legal Opinions range from marijuana to private equity and healthcare. … [Read more...]
Beyond Stark: Nevada’s Lesser-Known Physician Self-Referral Laws
By J. Malcolm DeVoy, Attorney, DeVoy Law Nevada law imposes obligations upon physicians that are under-appreciated and may foil an otherwise effective compliance program. Medical providers are aware of the federal penalties for kickbacks and impermissible self-referrals under the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law, which can include civil monetary penalties, exclusion … [Read more...]
馬馬虎虎 (“Horse, Horse, Tiger, Tiger”) Avoiding Mediocrity with Your Chinese Clients
By R. Duane Frizell, Esq.1, Attorney, Frizell Law Firm The Chinese say, “horse, horse, tiger, tiger.” Neither one nor the other. Mediocre. An understanding of pertinent issues helps U.S. businesses avoid mediocrity in the important Chinese market. Between 2000 and 2015, Nevada’s Asian population doubled.2 In the U.S. as a whole, from 2007-2015, the number of employees at … [Read more...]
Political Discussions in the Workplace
by Jason D. Guinasso, Managing Partner, Hutchison & Steffen Attorneys Political discussions and debate are common at work among managers and employees. Indeed, in today’s polarizing political climate, it seems as if everyone has a political opinion and they are not shy about sharing it. Surprisingly, few companies have a written policy on political discussions and … [Read more...]
Appellate Courts Increasingly Affirm Trial Court Decisions to Dismiss Lawsuits
By Joel D. Henriod, Partner, Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie A current trend in the federal and Nevada appellate courts brings to mind the 1988 fight between Michael Spinks and the reigning heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson. Both were undefeated. It was then the richest fight in history, grossing $70 million, funded largely by pay-per-view fees from over 600,000 households. … [Read more...]
The Opportunity Zone Program a Boon to Economic Development and Private Investment
By Kade Miller, Attorney, Snell & Wilmer The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act resulted in the creation of a powerful tax incentive program that is generating considerable interest and activity in the economic development and investment communities. Known as the Opportunity Zone Program (OZ Program), this tax incentive regime is designed to stimulate economic … [Read more...]
Legal Predictions for the 2019 Marijuana Industry
“Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future.” —Nils Bohr, physicist and Nobel laureate By Alicia Ashcraft, Managing Partner, Ashcraft & Barr In last year’s “Legal Opinions” section of Nevada Business Magazine, we made three predictions about Nevada’s marijuana industry. We re-visit those predictions in this article to see how well our … [Read more...]
Private Equity Lending: Is It a Good Choice for Business?
By Samuel A. Schwartz, Transactional Attorney, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Prior to the Great Recession, private equity firms were historically devoted to buy outs and smaller loans that traditional banks had no interest in funding. Since that time, according to estimates by the private equity firm Ares Management, nonbanks held more than half a trillion dollars’ worth … [Read more...]
De Castroverde Law Group Adds Former Assistant U.S. Attorney to Criminal Law Department
LAS VEGAS – De Castroverde Law Group is pleased to announce former Assistant United States Attorney Frank Coumou has joined former Clark County Chief Deputy District Attorney Craig Hendricks in its expanding Criminal Law Department. Before working at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Coumou worked at the Clark County District Attorney’s office for more than 24 years. His extensive … [Read more...]
Lipson Neilson Shareholder Sandra Glazier to Speak on “Attorneys’ Roles and Responsibilities in Protecting Aging Clients and Their Assets” at the American Bar Association’s National Spring Symposia for the Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law
Lipson Neilson, P.C. Shareholder Sandra Glazier has been selected by the American Bar Association to be on a panel that will discuss attorneys’ roles and responsibilities in protecting aging clients (and their assets) from the seemingly well-intentioned but overly-influencing next generation. This session, “It May Be a Small World, but You Still Need to Wait Your Turn – Issues … [Read more...]
Naqvi Injury Law Appoints Sarah Banda Attorney
LAS VEGAS - Sarah Banda has joined Naqvi Injury Law as an attorney. Prior to joining the firm, the Las Vegas native spent seven years working as a civil litigation attorney in Las Vegas. “Sarah’s wealth of litigation experience is an incredible asset to our firm and clients,” said Farhan Naqvi, managing partner of Naqvi Injury Law. “Combined with comprehensive knowledge in … [Read more...]
Attorney Kyle Morishita Joins De Castroverde Law Group
LAS VEGAS – De Castroverde Law Group announced the hiring of attorney Kyle Morishita to work with the firm’s immigration team. Morishita will use his valuable courtroom and trial experience, along with the knowledge he has garnered in immigration policy and law, to become a zealous advocate for his clients. Morishita knew early on what he wanted to do with his life. … [Read more...]
Legal Elite 2017: Nevada’s Top Attorneys
This year marks Legal Elite’s tenth year of presenting Nevada’s top attorneys. The annual list showcases attorneys whose peers have named them amongst the best of the best. The list has come a long way since it’s inaugural issue in June 2008. Since it’s inception, the voting process has become more streamlined and each year more and more attorneys participate in the … [Read more...]
Attorney Sonya Toma Joins Right Lawyers
Right Lawyers is excited to announce Sonya Toma joining the firm. She will be handling divorce and custody matters. Prior to joining Right Lawyers Sonya owed her own divorce firm in Hawaii. Her decade of family law experience will be a valuable resource for the firm. For more information you can visit rightlawyers.com … [Read more...]
Holland & Hart’s Free Entrepreneur Education Series ‘Law on Tap’ Supports New and Growing Reno Businesses
Holland & Hart, Nevada’s largest full-service law firm, will host “Law on Tap” Sept. 23 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Holland & Hart offices in Reno. “Law on Tap” gives local entrepreneurs and small business owners the opportunity to learn from Holland & Hart attorneys how to navigate the fundamental legal and business issues of launching a new venture or taking the … [Read more...]
John Naylor & Jennifer Braster Receive Super Lawyers Distinctions
Both managing partners from the law firm of Naylor & Braster have been selected by Super Lawyers among the top attorneys in Nevada and the Western United States. John M. Naylor was named a “Mountain States Super Lawyer” and Jennifer L. Braster was named a “Mountain States Rising Star” for 2015. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 … [Read more...]
Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little Founding Partners to be Honored by Clark County Bar Association for 45 Years of Service
Las Vegas - R. Gardner Jolley, William R. Urga and Bruce L. Woodbury, three of the original founders and senior shareholders of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little Attorneys at Law, will be honored by the Clark County Bar Association’s esteemed “40 Year Club” for 45 years of service to the Las Vegas legal community. The “40 Year Club,” an annual induction ceremony hosted by … [Read more...]
The Abbi Agency Hires New Account Coordinator
Award-winning firm welcomes Laura Davis to the team RENO, Nev. - The Abbi Agency is excited to announce Account Coordinator Laura Davis to the team. With the digital engagement firm’s rapid growth this past year, the state-based agency, with offices in both Reno and Las Vegas, is staffing up. Davis brings a wealth of experience from various corners of the media world. Her … [Read more...]
Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little Announces New Partner Brian Wedl
Las Vegas - Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little Attorneys at Law is pleased to announce Brian Wedl has become a partner at the firm. Mr. Wedl will continue to practice in the areas of civil litigation, landlord-tenant, banking litigation, and trust and probate litigation. Mr. Wedl is admitted to practice in the state of Nevada. Mr. Wedl began his legal career at Jolley … [Read more...]
Reno Gordon Silver Attorney Anjali Webster Named Treasurer of Northern Nevada Women Lawyers Association
Gordon Silver is pleased to announce that Anjali D. Webster was recently selected as the Treasurer for the Northern Nevada Women Lawyers Association. Webster is also currently a board member and will serve as Treasurer throughout 2015. “I’m honored to be selected as an officer with this group,” Webster said. “I’m in great company with the other officers and am excited to … [Read more...]
